Is Dudunsparce Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Normal Dudunsparce evolves from Dunsparce with Hyper Drill. Serene Grace doubles the chance of move side effects. Larry uses one in his Normal gym team. Headbutt with Serene Grace flinches 60% of the time if Dudunsparce goes first. Bulkier than it looks and more annoying than it has any right to be.
Dudunsparce resists most of Katy's coverage and hits back hard.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
Dudunsparce trades roughly evenly with Iono's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Kofu's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.
Dudunsparce trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Tulip's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Grusha's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.
Dudunsparce trades roughly evenly with Poppy's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.
Dudunsparce has the type edge here and should clean up Hassel's team.
Dudunsparce trades roughly evenly with Geeta's team.
Catch Dunsparce on South Province (Area One) (overworld, Lv 15-40).
How to Get Dudunsparce in Scarlet & Violet
8 encounter spots for Dudunsparce at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Dudunsparce in SV
To get Dudunsparce, start by catching Dunsparce through walking encounters at Lv. 8-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DunsparceThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.15-60OverworldRate 12%Chilling WaterheadLv.8-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.8-60OverworldOni MountainLv.8-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.8-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%Glaseado MountainLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%Asado Desert - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%- Step 2Dudunsparce ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.15-60OverworldRate 2%Chilling WaterheadLv.32-60OverworldOni MountainLv.32-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.32-60Overworldor evolve from Dunsparce (Step 1)
Dudunsparce Weakness
Type-wise, Dudunsparce takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Dudunsparce's overall bulk (125/80/75) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Dudunsparce Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dudunsparce
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Flamigo Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
 Falinks Fighting | C | |
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x45-53% | ||
Flamigo Fighting | C | |
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x47-56% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Crabominable FightingIce | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x82-97% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x65-76% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x119-141%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x83-98% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x86-102%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Annihilape builds →Close Combat 2x92-108%KO | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x98-116%KO | ||
Crabominable FightingIce | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Crabominable builds →Close Combat 2x104-122%KO | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Annihilape builds →Close Combat 2x89-104%KO | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x123-144%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x102-120%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x96-113%KO | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Annihilape builds →Close Combat 2x90-106%KO | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x125-147%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x117-137%KO | ||
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x104-123%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x97-114%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-13% Scald9-11% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin9-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Dudunsparce View Pelipper builds →Hurricane25-29% U Turn9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Dudunsparce Evolutions
Getting Dudunsparce requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Dunsparce. Breed this form to get Dunsparce eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Dunsparce), and Dudunsparce peaks at 520 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dudunsparce to get Dunsparce eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Astonish, Bite and 3 more.
SV Dudunsparce Best Moveset
125 HP at 100 Attack on Normal with AbilitySerene Grace doubling secondary effect chances. MoveHeadbutt flinches 60% with Serene Grace, and MoveBody Slam paralyzes 60%. The moveset stacks flinch and paralysis to lock opponents out of turns. MoveCoil boosts Attack, Defense, and accuracy. C-Tier through Serene Grace disruption.
Best Build
Dudunsparce best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Roost
- Glare
- Boomburst
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Dudunsparce can spread damage across 16 types, with Ground and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The gentle Dudunsparce will put Pokémon that wander into its nest onto its back and carry them to the entrance.
A recent study uncovered that the number of segments a Dudunsparce’s body has is determined by the Pokémon’s genes.
Dudunsparce Scarlet & Violet Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Dudunsparce C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. At 520 BST, it fits the support role. Roost with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Dudunsparce's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Serene Grace is the go-to ability for Dudunsparce. It doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. Its hidden ability Rattled can work in specific setups. Run Away is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Dudunsparce is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Roost, Glare, Boomburst, and Stealth Rock. Roost leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Dudunsparce joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves